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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-015354 (4 July 2013) --- A number of Quebec, Canada wildfires near the Manicouagan Reservoir (seen at lower...

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NASA image: STS-54 EV2 Runco attaches PFR to OV-105's PLB longeron during DTO 1210 EVA
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Jan 17, 1993

STS-54 EV2 Runco attaches PFR to OV-105's PLB longeron during DTO 1210 EVA

STS054-S-034 (17 Jan 1993) --- Closeup view of Runco as he works to install a mobile foot restraint during...

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NASA image: SG100 Cloud Computer install in Kibo
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May 17, 2017

SG100 Cloud Computer install in Kibo

iss051e045046 (5/17/2017) --- The SG100 Cloud Computing Payload, shown here installed in the Kibo Japanese...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 14, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-024555 (14 April 2010) ---Parts of New Jersey, right side of frame, and New York City (generally, left part...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068856 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The communication antenna is used primarily for test flights to receive downlink flight data and video from test...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068841 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: MS Daniel Burbank at work aboard Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 8, 2000

MS Daniel Burbank at work aboard Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5002 (8 September 2000) --- Getting Atlantis ready to support the duration of the STS-106 mission is Daniel...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123
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Mar 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123

S123-E-005051 (11 Mar. 2008) --- During their first full day in space, STS-123 crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068859 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: ISS NASA Social
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Feb 20, 2013

ISS NASA Social

A NASA Social participant asks a question to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station in a live...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123
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Mar 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123

S123-E-005057 (11 Mar. 2008) --- During their first full day in space, STS-123 crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 3, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-015292 (3 July 2013) --- A number of Quebec, Canada wildfires southeast of James Bay were recorded as part...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-015342 (4 July 2013) --- A number of Quebec, Canada wildfires southeast of James Bay were recorded as part...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-015335 (4 July 2013) --- A number of Quebec, Canada wildfires southeast of James Bay were recorded as part...

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NASA image: STS-114 crew on Discovery's flight deck
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Jul 27, 2005

STS-114 crew on Discovery's flight deck

S114-E-5184 (27 July 2005) --- Among the first group of images downlinked from the Space Shuttle Discovery is this...

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NASA image: Looking over Pluto
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Sep 10, 2015

Looking over Pluto

This synthetic perspective view of Pluto, based on the latest high-resolution images to be downlinked from NASA's...

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NASA image: STS-54 Pilot McMonagle with DSO 802 & Physics of Toys top on OV-105's middeck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 Pilot McMonagle with DSO 802 & Physics of Toys top on OV-105's middeck

STS054-S-020 (15 Jan 1993) --- McMonagle watches as a top spins above his head on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission
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Sep 20, 1996

Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission

STS079-E-5100 (20 September 1996) --- The crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis was able to track the large Typhoon...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold answers questions from the audience after speaking about his time onboard the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Baltimore Orioles Game
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May 4, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Baltimore Orioles Game

NASA astronaut and Maryland native Ricky Arnold is interviewed by Paul Mancano of MASN All Access before the Tampa...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Hieb changes ESC batteries on the middeck of OV-105
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May 8, 1992

STS-49 MS Hieb changes ESC batteries on the middeck of OV-105

STS049-S-218 (8 May 1992) --- Astronaut Richard J. Hieb, on Endeavour's middeck, changes batteries on the electronic...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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